Pebble Beach RetroAuto

Pebble Beach RetroAuto and the Pebble Beach Classic Car Forum Presented by AIG & Alliant Private Client are August 18–21

written by David M. Brown

The Pebble Beach RetroAuto and the Pebble Beach Classic Car Forum presented by AIG & Aliant Private Client will be held in Concours Village at Pebble Beach, August 18–21, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

The two events are held in conjunction with the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, which culminates Monterey Car Week on Sunday, August 21, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Approximately 30,000 people visit Pebble Beach properties during the concluding weekend, and another 50,000-plus attend related activities such as RetroAuto the week prior.

Pebble Beach RetroAuto hosts a highly curated selection of auto parts, collectibles, automotive posters, art and literature and automobilia as well as the latest luxury goods and technological tools. The nonticketed event also features a selected group of exhibitors.

Among the vendors are Brinkman Automobilia, Christophe Fenwick Leathergoods, Ferrari Literature, Archivio Italiano, JS Bauer, Brinkman Automobilia, Michael Furman Ltd., Liverpool Motorworks, Pur Sang and WeatherTech and official Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance and RetroAuto posters

by automotive artist Tim Layzell.

“RetroAuto is the official automotive marketplace of the Pebble Beach Concours, and the curated event attracts enthusiasts who are looking for additions to their collections or the latest in auto-inspired necessities,” says a spokeswoman for the event.

The Pebble Beach Classic Car Forum presented by AIG & Alliant Private Client invites car designers, racing greats and automotive-industry figures to discuss trends and other topics as well as the challenges and joys of car collecting. Past participants have included Jay Leno and Donald Osborne, Spike Feresten, Adam Carolla, Patrick Dempsey, Hurley Haywood and Jerry Seinfeld. A recent event with “Women Who Love Their Cars” was also held.

These sessions are open to the public, but pre-registration is required. Most are free, although a small fee is charged for a few. Seats are limited, and reservations are required.

For schedule and ticket information for Pebble Beach RetroAuto and the Pebble Beach Classic Car Forum, see pebblebeachconcours.net.